Monument record MDO358 - Lime kiln at Wych, Bothenhampton
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Summary
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Full Description
A lime kiln recorded as ‘limekiln’ on the second edition (1900-2) Ordnance Survey map. The date of this kiln is not known but it is most likely to be late nineteenth century. The site was visited in 1992-93 by Peter Stanier, who could find no trace of the kiln structure. It is visible on aerial photograph taken in 1948 (Royal Air Force) and was recorded during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1994, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993, 33-49 (Serial). SDO93.
Royal Air Force, 27-APR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2621 3053-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14117.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4752 9118 (11m by 8m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bothenhampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 012 024
Record last edited
Sep 2 2026 4:01PM